A blend of Alicante Bouschet (80%), Aragonez (10%) and Touriga Nacional (10%). that spends 16 months in new 500-litre Allier oak barrels
Floral and balsamic in the nose with spicy paprika and tart red fruit over a base of sandalwood and walnutty oxid...

Really subtle, soft nose of baked blackberries and cinnamon. Reminiscent of a great Douro wine but for much less. Mild tannins hold all of the components of the wine together seamlessly and the fruit continues to become brighter as it opens up. Like a ...

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Wine is a continuous journey of discovery. While there are always favorite ... ... to drink. 86pts 2012 Herdade da Comporta Chao das Rolas Branco Peninsula de Setubal Portugal 12.5% $10 A blend of Arinto Vaz and Fernão-Pires And now for something completely different. This offers up aromas of quinine and medicine, with great big dried grass n...
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A blend of Arinto Vaz and Fernão-Pires And now for something completely different. This offers up aromas of quinine and medicine, with great big dried grass notes and sweetly oxidized aromas of fermenting apples and a touch of pine with a butchers wax topnote of volatility. In the mouth this tells a different story, fresh, edgy and bright with ...
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Wine review
by
Gregory Dal Piaz

October 2013

I’ve already written up my thoughts on some white wines tasted while in ... long finish. 88pts 2010 Herdade da Comporta Parus Red Setúbal $NA A blend of Alicante Bouschet (80%), Aragonez (10%) and Touriga Nacional (10%). that spends 16 months in new 500-litre Allier oak barrels Floral and balsamic in the nose with spicy paprika and tart red fr...
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Alicante Bouschet (100%) aged for 12 months in new 500-litre Allier oak barrels Volatile with lots of latex on the nose along with notes of cigar tobacco, glue, and some black tea notes. Chewy and deep in the mouth with lots of cherry character and great acidity that is well integrated and yet able to make a strong impression in the mouth. This ...
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A blend of Castelão, Aragonez, Trincadeira, Alicante Bouschet and Syrah Raw on the nose smoky and with hints of high toned red fruits. Lots of acid on entry support bright strawberry and redcurrant fruit that feel a bit astringent and bristly on the palate. Front loaded with fruit, then structured and acidic on the backend and through the brief...
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A blend of Alicante Bouschet (80%), Aragonez (10%) and Touriga Nacional (10%). that spends 16 months in new 500-litre Allier oak barrels Floral and balsamic in the nose with spicy paprika and tart red fruit over a base of sandalwood and walnutty oxidation. Big, opulent and broad in the mouth with nice early balsamic tones which are followed by a...
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Really subtle, soft nose of baked blackberries and cinnamon. Reminiscent of a great Douro wine but for much less. Mild tannins hold all of the components of the wine together seamlessly and the fruit continues to become brighter as it opens up. Like a great novel, this wine keeps peeling back layer after layer of enjoyable characteristics. Pair ...
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